Elden Ring is known for its difficult gameplay and extensive arsenal of weapons and character types to choose from.
Hidetaka Miyazaki is infamous for making soul-crushing, difficult games, and Elden Ring is the latest addition to his many critically acclaimed titles. Elden Ring was released back in 2022, and the latest update, a DLC, was released this year called Shadow of the Erdtree.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s Biggest Skill Check
In Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the biggest skill check was a rather surprising one, as it revealed itself pretty early on in the game, which left a lot of players baffled.
Many players, over a discussion on Reddit, unanimously agreed that the most difficult part for them was encountering the first-horned warrior that you come across in the game.
One user talked about the amount of time it took for them to beat the horned warrior in their first run and how difficult it was.
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Players had a difficult time getting through the horned warriors, especially the first one, and it was considered even more difficult than some of the bosses in the game.
Horned warriors were a special addition to Shadow of the Erdtree and are considered the most relentless sword-bearing beasts in the game. They can swing their swords endlessly, giving you no chance to retaliate. They can also withstand heavy blows that might send other enemies flying in the sky.
There are two types of horned warriors, one with dual-wielding Curved Swords and the other with a one-hand Curved Greatsword. They are vulnerable to poison and can be rotted, making it easier for ranged characters to beat them.
Another Reddit user shared their experience as a mage player.
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For most players, though, it was a task to get through this never-before-seen enemy that was absolutely relentless and inhumanly stronger than they were prepared for.
Shadow of the Erdtree is One of The Most Successful DLC Releases of This Year
Shadow of the Erdtree is the only DLC that Elden Ring is attached to, and it offered a significant extension to the existing map by adding some more locations to the game along with interesting quests.
Shadow of the Erdtree was widely celebrated by the Elden Ring community, as it had been a long time since the game was released and people were hungry for new experiences within the game.
Elden Ring was one of the best games to have been released in 2022, and it still continues to maintain a strong player base, largely because of the replayability of the game given its vast nature.
Players love to go back to the game for multiple runs in pursuit of trying the different approaches that the game offers.
What do you think the biggest skill check in Shadow of the Erdtree was? Let us know in the comments below.
